# Text In Church > The church communication platform that helps you connect with your people. Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.textinchurch.textinchurchandroid](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.textinchurch.textinchurchandroid) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.textinchurch.textinchurchandroid` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Text In Church | #1 church communication platform - **Category:** COMMUNICATION - **Downloads:** 16,040 - **Rating:** 4.46 / 5 (384 ratings) - **Version:** 5.1.2 - **Last updated:** 2026-08-10 - **First published:** 2017-12-21 - **Publisher country:** US - **Size:** 79 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-13 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.textinchurch.textinchurchandroid) - **Website:** [https://textinchurch.com/](https://textinchurch.com/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://textinchurch.com/privacy-policy](https://textinchurch.com/privacy-policy) ## Description Text In Church is an all-in-one church communication platform designed to help pastors and ministry leaders connect with their congregation effectively. Whether you're coordinating volunteer teams, following up with first-time guests, or sending church-wide announcements, this app streamlines communication through text messages, emails, and phone calls—all accessible from your phone. With features like automated workflows, message scheduling, private calling, and ready-to-use templates, Text In Church empowers churches of every size to nurture relationships, organize events, and grow their community with ease. Built specifically for ministry leaders, the platform simplifies guest follow-up, volunteer coordination, event reminders, and spiritual encouragement. Thousands of churches trust Text In Church to maintain meaningful connections without juggling multiple systems. Start your free 14-day trial today to experience real support and real results—no credit card required. ## Rankings - #471,970 — Overall ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE` - `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT` - `android.permission.CAMERA` - `android.permission.CAMERA_ROLL` - `android.permission.DISABLE_KEYGUARD` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE` - `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS` - `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO` - `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO` - `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW` - `android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS` - `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT` - `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE` - `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE` - `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE` - `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ` - `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE` - `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE` - `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE` - `com.textinchurch.textinchurchandroid.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE` ## Review summary Text In Church is highly praised for enhancing church communication and outreach with a user-friendly interface and extensive features. Users appreciate the automation, personalization, and strong customer support. However, common complaints focus on app stability, such as frequent logouts, crashes, and limited message length compared to the web version. Users also mention navigation difficulties after updates and desire for emoji integration. Overall, while the app is a valuable ministry tool, improvements in app performance and usability are needed. ### Pros - Excellent tool for church communication and ministry outreach, making follow-up and messaging easier and more efficient. - User-friendly interface with robust features allowing both automated and personal communication. - App enables effective texting and emailing directly from the phone, including most functionalities found on the desktop version. - Strong customer service and ongoing software improvements reported by users. - Positive impact on church engagement, with many users highly recommending the app for ministry communications. ### Cons - App frequently logs users out, causing missed notifications and inconvenience. - Mobile app has performance issues such as crashing and slow operation, especially with longer messages or mass texting. - Character limit in the app is severely restricted compared to the web version, limiting message length. - Some UI/UX issues after recent updates, including navigation problems and app crashes on launch. - Requests for additional features like emoji support, which currently cause message deletion or are not supported. ## Similar extensions and apps - [ChurchGrids](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.churchgrids.churchgrids) — 2 users - [Connected Church](https://chrome-stats.com/d/app.connectedchurch) — 222 users - [FlockText - Bulk Messaging](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.JestaDigitalSolutions.flocktext) — 12 users - [Ministry Inbox](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ministryinbox.ministryinboxandroid) — 2 users - [ITChurch](https://chrome-stats.com/d/online.itchurch.app) — 2 users - [Citizen Send](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.buildcitizensites.citizensend) — 17 users - [EasyChurchApp](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.easychurchapp.app) — 2 users - [ChurchInHand](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.churchinhand.app) - [Church System](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.churchsystem.churchapp) — 23 users - [ChurchPlan](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.churchplan) — 1,819 users - [kingdom Connect](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.kingdomconnect2.app) — 7 users --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.textinchurch.textinchurchandroid)